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  • The goal of senior high school (SHS) is to equip students with the knowledge and abilities required for the courses they want to take in college. For this reason, a large number of SHS students elect to enroll in strands with specialized subjects. Nevertheless, there will always be students who are unsure of their post-secondary course of study and their desired career path. For this reason, the GAS strand was created in Philippine SHS.

  •     The GAS strand is designed to accommodate students who would rather study a wide range of subjects than just one or two specializations. It gives SHS students the freedom to select electives from a variety of strands, assisting them in deciding on a university major. An overview of this strand is given in this article, along with a list of courses students can enroll in to pave the way for future career success.

  • GAS is an acronym for General Academic Strand. To prepare students for university life, a broad approach is used. Students can expect to work on a variety of disciplines when compared to other strands. This can include a wide range of subjects and topics, including Humanities, Management, Social Sciences, and even Organization.

Advantage of ABM

The GAS program exposes senior high school students to a variety of subjects, allowing them to determine which subject they are best suited for. Taking the GAS strand in SHS in the Philippines has many advantages, even with its exploratory approach.

A balanced mix of other strands

  • Some may be concerned that the GAS strand appears to be too broad. Many people do not realize that it is a combination of HUMMs, STEM, and ABM. When students enroll in this strand, they can expect to take these subjects concurrently. 

  • The topics covered here range from Applied Economics to Creative Writing to Philippine Politics. These can be ideal for those interested in the liberal arts, particularly communication arts, legal management, or even journalism. You are given a solid educational foundation that you can apply to your tertiary education. 

  • For people who wish to continue their education, it can work similarly. You can get a good foundation and an idea of what you can specialize in for your education degree by taking these many different subjects.

Ample preparation for college

  • Another widespread misperception is that no one in the GAS strand is certain of their college major. However, the GAS program helps senior high school students make more informed decisions about their undergraduate program and future career path by exposing them to a variety of subjects.

Major Classes in gas

 Students in the GAS strand can expect to take on an excellent selection of subjects. These include general curriculum subjects like:

 Subjects

  • General Mathematics

  • Statistics and probability 

  • Philosophy

  • Humanities

  • Organization and management

  • Life science

  • Social science

  • Applied economics and organization

  • Oral communication

  • Risk reduction and disaster preparedness

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 Common Potential College Courses for gas Strand Graduates

As mentioned above, there will be numerous college degree programs for students in the GAS strand to explore. Here is a list of courses to take in college:
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